ITALY
Italian Riviera, Monte Carlo & the South of France
Santa Margherita Ligure Portofino Alassio Cervo Monaco Imperia Nice Monte Carlo
FRANCE
Mediterranean Sea
CORSICA
Alassio
YOUR BREAK INCLUDES Return coach travel and ferry crossings y First and last night on a bed and breakfast basis y in France (last night with a light evening meal)
7 nights at a selected 3-star hotel in Diano y
From
£749
10 Days
DEPARTS
10 JUN
DEPARTS
9 SEP
DEPARTS
23 SEP
The Monte Carlo Casino
One of Europe’s most glamorous holiday destinations, the beautiful coastline that stretches west along France’s Côte d’Azur and over the border into Italy is the perfect backdrop for an elegant and relaxing getaway. A millionaire’s playground with glittering marinas, coiffured cliff-top villas and exclusive resorts, we spend time in scenic Diano Marina, pretty Imperia and have time to experience the glitz and glamour of Monte Carlo, famous for its historic casino. It’s sure to be a break to remember!
ITINERARY Day 1 Ferry to Calais and overnight stay in France on a bed and breakfast basis. Day 2 Continue to our hotel in Diano Marina. Day 3 Imperia We spend half a day in the pretty town of Imperia, renowned for its cultivation of olives and flowers. Shady trees and Imperia ancient buildings line the cobbled streets while the Old Town has many interesting shops that sell antiques, handicrafts and locally-made artefacts. Day 4 Optional excursion to Santa Margherita Ligure & Portofino (£22pp) On our optional excursion, we join a boat trip from Santa Margherita Ligure, a lovely port town with a castle and 13th-century basilica, to Italy’s most sophisticated resort, Portofino. Famed for its picturesque harbour crammed with expensive yachts and lined with pastelcoloured houses, it also boasts a medieval castle perched on a hill above the town. Day 5 Day at leisure We enjoy a day of leisure in Diano Marina, where it’s market day – the perfect opportunity to browse for souvenirs and gifts.
Day 6 Monaco & Monte Carlo We head to the tiny principality of Monaco, home to a historic casino, the well-known residential area of Monte Carlo and many rich and famous residents. Monaco is less than a square mile in size but brims with glitz and glamour! There’s much to explore including a bustling marina, beautiful royal palace and fantastic shops. Day 7 Optional excursion to Nice (£22pp) Join an optional excursion to the picturesque coastal city of Nice. Set on a beautiful bay, this lovely resort offers a pretty seafront promenade, atmospheric Old Town and plenty of shops, cafés and restaurants. Day 8 Alassio & Cervo We begin our half-day excursion in Alassio, a charming seaside town set against a picturesque backdrop of rugged hills with a long sandy beach, beautiful parks and pleasant squares. We continue to Cervo, this beautifully-preserved medieval village is listed as one of “The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy”, with winding cobbled streets lined with attractive houses, shops and galleries. Day 9 Travel to our overnight hotel in France, with a light evening meal included. Day 10 Continue to Calais for our return ferry home.
Marina with dinner & breakfast (includes one candlelit dinner with sparkling wine) Free bar (7pm-10pm) on local Italian brands y (beer, wine & soft drinks) Wine and water with dinner in Italy y Free tea and coffee all day in Italy y Live music one evening y Excursions to Imperia, Monaco, Monte Carlo, y Alassio & Cervo Services of a local guide on selected excursions y Optional excursion to Santa Margherita Ligure & Portofino (£22pp) Optional excursion to Nice (£22pp) Buy both optional excursions for the discounted price of £40pp
YOUR HOTEL We’ll stay at a selected 3-star hotel in Diano Marina. All the comfortable rooms are en suite with satellite TV and other facilities include a bar and restaurant. Hotel accessibility information
Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.
Prince’s Palace of Monaco
DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES Dates
Pickup Codes
Prices
Fri 10 Jun
A B
£769
Fri 9 Sep
A D
£749
Fri 23 Sep
A C
£749
Single supplement £360
See pages 56-57 for Coach Pickups
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